Earlier this week, I experienced some bad abdominal pain, bad enough to call for an ambulance in the wee dark hours. Everyone thought ‘appendicitis’. Rushed to hospital, took a cat scan and seeing a cancerous tumor shocked everyone.
Pain meds working for now along with antibiotics for the infection. Next, go thru chemo & radiation treatment, then possibly surgery depending on the first treatment’s success. Feeling much better today, (hurray for pain meds!), weaned off some medical equipment, and restricted diet somewhat eased up. Now for a long slow process of treatment and healing . . .
But I did manage to sketch these very wonky sketches — I forgot the Liliput fountain pen used in the first sketch (the sock thingy at the end of the bed) had water-soluble ink — oops! Good thing I also had an Mark’s Tous Les Jours ink pen with me.These are the last pages of the first side of a Hahnemuhle 2” Zig Zag sketchbook and a modified CMYK palette.
Hope all goes well for you,Vicky and that your art brings you comfort during this journey.
ReplyDeleteThank you — the distraction of sketching and journaling my thoughts will be very helpful!
DeleteI hope you are back to your old self soon!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too! Just takin’ it one day at a time because there are so many unknowns.
DeletePrayers for you...I know what this kind of diagnosis is like.
ReplyDeletePrayers greatly appreciated, thank you! I hope you are doing well.
DeleteYou are strong and determined and you WILL conquer this Vicky! Your journaling practice will likely bring you a lot of comfort and a good outlet for all you're feeling. Sending you prayers and a big, long-distance, hug!
ReplyDeleteI don’t always feel strong or determined but online friends like you have a way of encouraging me just when it’s needed — for that (and your prayers and hug), I thank you!
DeleteSo sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I hope your health care team comes up with a successful treatment. I don't like my friends having to deal with cancer.
ReplyDeleteHello, John! Great to hear from you.
DeleteI can’t say I like this cancer thing much either 😉 but now I just want the battle to get underway. Waiting for second-opinion tests our daughter insisted on with M.D. Anderson. Should begin chemo next week. I’m very confident in my oncology team at Baylor, Scott, & White.
Dear Vicky,
ReplyDeletehaven't been here (and have not been sketching) for a long time. What an unexpected news! I will pray for your healing. May God gives you strength and peace. God loves you 🙏❤️🌷 !
Jana, I’ve thought about you and wondered how you are — I hope you are well. Cancer is a very challenging thing to deal with; if it weren’t for the Lord’s presence, I would be completely overwhelmed.
DeleteDear Vicky, I think of you every day... May God help you. I'm praying 💗🙏.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Friend! Prayers are much appreciated and I know they are making a difference. ♥️
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